Our Library Lessons are based in a Scope and Sequence created by our district librarians. We strive to teach the outlines skills as much as possible within the context of lessons using content that links directly to topics taught in the grade level classroom. When effective, lessons are taught in collaboration with classroom teacher teams as well as in cooperation with our Technology Instructional Assistant, Linda Luna.

Kindergarten through 3rd grade students visit the library each week for one 30 minute library class. 4th and 5th graders have library class for 45 minutes each week. Due to the limited time allocated, students will not necessarily have instruction in each content area listed below, every year. Content of lessons varies depending on needs of the students, instruction that supports regular classroom instruction, new district resources, etc.

Level One - Grades K, 1, 2

• Understands and uses circulation procedures.
• Use proper care with materials.
• Experience a variety of genres and types of books that support the Curriculum Framework.
• Develop literature appreciation.
• Receive an introduction to research process.
• Explore electronic information retrieval systems.
• Develop awareness of multimedia technology.
• Understand parts of a book.

Level Two - Grades 3, 4, 5

• Understand organizational system of the Library.
• Increase competence and independent use of the Library.
• Explore a variety of genres and types of books that support the Curriculum Framework.
• Develop literature appreciation.
• Use the research process.
• Use electronic retrieval systems to access a variety of information.
• Become familiar with current multi-media technology and production.
• Use a variety of informational sources.

A new Library Scope and Sequence is in development. Watch for updates!

“5 Star” Research Process

PLAN

• Choose Topic or Subject
• Brainstorm Questions
• Identify Key words

GATHER

Possible sources:

• Databases
• Websites
• Print materials
• People

ORGANIZE

Find information to answer your questions

• Take notes
• Interpret and evaluate
• Track sources

SHARE

Possible presentations:

• Written paper
• Poster
• Electronic presentation
• Oral presentation

Possibly Include:

• Table, chart, diagram, drawing
• Clip art, photographs, maps, flags
• Video clips, music or sound

Credit Resources

• Works Consulted – typed page or included within presentation

EVALUATE

Did I:

• Followed teacher’s requirements?
• Answer my research questions?
• Make final product that looks neat and professional?
• Give credit to my sources?
• Follow copyright laws and did not plagiarize?

Our library classes teach both the love of reading and information skills which prepare our students to be life long learners.